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this is ambassador chris stevens. he has been killed, presumably targeted in his car, along with three other u.s. workers, as they were leaving this embassy. rather the consulate in benghazi. just last year this was the nucleus of the rebel movement in libya. and here he is, this is a place where he is targeted and killed. this also happening after there were protests at the u.s. embassy in cairo and at the u.s. consulate in benghazi where both walls were breached and one worker in benghazi in addition to these were killed. >> as an awfully big coincidence that this all did happen on the same day. a lot of people wondering this morning, were they somehow connected? at this point we just don't know. we are looking into find out more facts. >> motivation. >> the motivation behind the people that did it. barbara starr at the pentagon, reporting that more marines are heading to benghazi now to help with security in benghazi and, i'm sure, across the region. >> we'll take a quick break. are we taking a quick break? sure, w
this is ambassador chris stevens. he has been killed, presumably targeted in his car, along with three other u.s. workers, as they were leaving this embassy. rather the consulate in benghazi. just last year this was the nucleus of the rebel movement in libya. and here he is, this is a place where he is targeted and killed. this also happening after there were protests at the u.s. embassy in cairo and at the u.s. consulate in benghazi where both walls were breached and one worker in benghazi in...
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his name is chris stevens. this is reporting from reuters and afp. we are working with our folks to confirm it but ambassador chris stevens who just came into the post in may, he was brought into the post in tripoli in may killed yesterday in those attacks on our facilities in benghazi. the statdepartment confirmed last night the death of the state department official. at the time last night secretary of state hillary clinton said our thoughts and prayers are with his family. now reuters and afp say it is indeed the american ambassador to libya who perished in that attack on our embassy. >> and his name is john christopher stevens born in northern california in 1960. he came to libya for a second time in april of 2011 arriving on a cargo ship. the u.s. government sent him to rebel headquarters to serve as a special representative to the libyan national transitional council there. and all the violence really escalated and stemmed from the anti-muslim movie created in america and circulated on facebook. and there
his name is chris stevens. this is reporting from reuters and afp. we are working with our folks to confirm it but ambassador chris stevens who just came into the post in may, he was brought into the post in tripoli in may killed yesterday in those attacks on our facilities in benghazi. the statdepartment confirmed last night the death of the state department official. at the time last night secretary of state hillary clinton said our thoughts and prayers are with his family. now reuters and...
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chris stevens, the u.s. ambassador, was in the complex trying to get out. he was with another gentleman sean smith, who we learned about yesterday, also died in the attack. and really horrible detail about how chris stevens got separated the ambassador got separated from the group, trying to make his way out, and was found actually by the libyans, who took him to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. so today a lot of talk about how this could have happened, not just why it happened, but how security was breached at the consulate, and the u.s., what's going on right now zoraida, all u.s. embassies all diplomatic facilities having what they call these emergency committees where they review the security what more can be done what more can be done with those host governments to make sure that u.s. facilities are protected. and you can bet that yesterday yemen was one of those embassies where they were looking for enhanced security procedures not just with u.s. security, but with the host government. u.s. embassy in sanaa sending out a statement this morn
chris stevens, the u.s. ambassador, was in the complex trying to get out. he was with another gentleman sean smith, who we learned about yesterday, also died in the attack. and really horrible detail about how chris stevens got separated the ambassador got separated from the group, trying to make his way out, and was found actually by the libyans, who took him to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. so today a lot of talk about how this could have happened, not just why it happened, but...
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he knew chris stevens personally. he thanked him for all the efforts he made on behalf of libyan democracy as well as all the u.s. leadership. and those other three diplomats who were killed as well. but i asked him specifically the order from the u.s. is to hunt these people down and bring them to justice. and we've heard reports of drones going out to do surveillance and provide that intelligence to the libyans. i asked him could they do it, he said they had to. >> you will remember last few weeks there were also car bombs in tripoli. and we've been able to capture some of the people who are responsible for that. and that was a line to lead us to who was responsible and the financial support they get from overseas. it is our -- we must know these people, we must know the sellers who are working in the dark destabilize libya and destabilize our relation with foreign countries. >> so, wolf, he's very clear that these people attacked the united states but also threatened the libyan democracy as well. >> what about egyp
he knew chris stevens personally. he thanked him for all the efforts he made on behalf of libyan democracy as well as all the u.s. leadership. and those other three diplomats who were killed as well. but i asked him specifically the order from the u.s. is to hunt these people down and bring them to justice. and we've heard reports of drones going out to do surveillance and provide that intelligence to the libyans. i asked him could they do it, he said they had to. >> you will remember...
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chris stevens loved his work. he took pride in the country he served, and he saw dignity in the people that he met. and two weeks ago he traveled to benghazi to review plans to establish a new cultural center and modernize a hospital. that's when america's compound came under attack. along with three of his colleagues, chris was killed in the city he helped to save. he was 52 years old. i tell you this story because chris stevens embodied the best of america. like his fellow foreign service officers, he built bridges across oceans and cultures and was deeply invested in the international cooperation that the united nations represents. he acted with humility, but he also stood up for a set of principles, a belief that individuals should be free to determine their own destiny and live with liberty, dignity, justice, and opportunity. the attacks on the civilians in benghazi were attacks on america. we are grateful for the assistance we received from the libyan government and from the libyan people. there should be no
chris stevens loved his work. he took pride in the country he served, and he saw dignity in the people that he met. and two weeks ago he traveled to benghazi to review plans to establish a new cultural center and modernize a hospital. that's when america's compound came under attack. along with three of his colleagues, chris was killed in the city he helped to save. he was 52 years old. i tell you this story because chris stevens embodied the best of america. like his fellow foreign service...
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and, of course, chris steven's was the u.s. ambassador to libya. the fourth victim is another security officer who has not been publicly identified tonight. >>> we have the first look inside the building where they died. these are pictures we just got today. they show heavy damage, burnt out rooms. that's the american consulate building in benghazi. we want to get straight to cairo. we're hearing that someone has been arrested in conjunction with the attacks. but one of the groups linked with al qaeda that's recently claimed responsibility for attacks on america and other interests said they had nothing to do with this one. is ansar al sharia brigade. what can you tell us? >> reporter: the brigade issued a statement saying they were not involved in the incident that took place, the assault on the consulate itself. but that statement is being met with pretty wide skepticism with the libyans we speak to and even the authorities themselves. there have been reports that there have been clashes breaking out between government forces, between some of the
and, of course, chris steven's was the u.s. ambassador to libya. the fourth victim is another security officer who has not been publicly identified tonight. >>> we have the first look inside the building where they died. these are pictures we just got today. they show heavy damage, burnt out rooms. that's the american consulate building in benghazi. we want to get straight to cairo. we're hearing that someone has been arrested in conjunction with the attacks. but one of the groups...
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we have heard a lot about ambassador chris stevens. he was dedicated with every part of his soul and heart. your book is about making the most of your life, every minute of it. it sort of seems like chris stevens is someone you are talking about. >> it seems we are so infatuated with time and going faster and living longer and being more efficient but not always making the time count. everybody i know is ss happy and living longer. he seemed like someone who was doing something he loved. this book i wrote "the time keeper" is sort of like a parable, a fable like the five people you meet in heaven. simple concept. father time, being the first person that invented time many, many years ago and he is sort of punished for starting to count his time. when we count time, we begin to cot our time down. he ends up coming to earth in our time here. i am in a news channel where everything goes so rocket fast. >> every second is counted. >> exactly. he sort of has to teach two people, a young person and an old person, what the true meaning of tim
we have heard a lot about ambassador chris stevens. he was dedicated with every part of his soul and heart. your book is about making the most of your life, every minute of it. it sort of seems like chris stevens is someone you are talking about. >> it seems we are so infatuated with time and going faster and living longer and being more efficient but not always making the time count. everybody i know is ss happy and living longer. he seemed like someone who was doing something he loved....
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the main residence and this is where ambassador chris stevens died, is a house. in this house, there is a suite that is a bedroom where we're told he was staying. a small bathroom, another room that could have been a living room. there's only one way into this suite and that is through a doorway that had a metal door placed in it with bars. that was closed when we arrived. every single window had bars on it as well. this is what was being called the quote unquote safe room, but it's really not a safe room. it's not a fortified bunker. fortified bunkers would prevent something like smoke inhalation from taking place. they would have thick walls that would be bulletproof, potentially being able to provide against an assault. there would be basic provisions and most importantly, some sort of emergency communication, so this compound did not have a safe room or a safe house on it. >> arwa damon, thank you very much, reporting from benghazi and you may have heard arwa early in our program say that the libyans have said they are not able to secure or provide security f
the main residence and this is where ambassador chris stevens died, is a house. in this house, there is a suite that is a bedroom where we're told he was staying. a small bathroom, another room that could have been a living room. there's only one way into this suite and that is through a doorway that had a metal door placed in it with bars. that was closed when we arrived. every single window had bars on it as well. this is what was being called the quote unquote safe room, but it's really not...
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chris stevens, u.s. ambassador to libya, died in a rocket attack that also killed three security staff members. the last time an ambassador was killed by terrorists was in 1979. in cairo, egypt, protesters scaled the wall of the u.s. embassy and ripped down the american flag. joining me now, author and senior fellow at stanford universi university, fouad ajami. >> this is extremely sad. sometimes words cannot express the absurdity and horror of such things. we've been here before. more than two decades ago the famous episode of writing a book that muslims considered offensive and then people died. protests greeted the publication of the book. an offensive film is met with a deeply offensive and violent attack on the consulate in benghazi. the sadness of it is that ambassador stevens worked long and hard for the liberation of the libyan people from the dictator moammar gaud aautography. >> appearing kron earlier today, newt gingrich said these attacks are evident of a wider war that's coming. do you agree
chris stevens, u.s. ambassador to libya, died in a rocket attack that also killed three security staff members. the last time an ambassador was killed by terrorists was in 1979. in cairo, egypt, protesters scaled the wall of the u.s. embassy and ripped down the american flag. joining me now, author and senior fellow at stanford universi university, fouad ajami. >> this is extremely sad. sometimes words cannot express the absurdity and horror of such things. we've been here before. more...
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chris stevens was sent to libya in 2007. last year he was tasked with a formidable and dangerous assignment, america's point man with the forces fighting gadhafi. >> in the early days of the libyan revolution, i asked chris to be our envoy to the rebel opposition. he arrived on a cargo ship in the port of benghazi and began building relationships with libya's revolutionaries. >> reporter: when the fighting stopped and gadhafi was gone, stevens was officially named ambassador to libya. one of the first things he did was create this video with arabic subtitles to reach out to libyans. >> i look forward to exploring those possibilities with you as we work together to build a free, democratic, prosperous libya. >> the death of stevens and his three colleagues have sent shock waves across the halls of power, across the nation and around the world. >> i have no doubt that their legacy will live on through the work that they did far from our shores and in the hearts of those who loved them back home. >> reporter: the president has
chris stevens was sent to libya in 2007. last year he was tasked with a formidable and dangerous assignment, america's point man with the forces fighting gadhafi. >> in the early days of the libyan revolution, i asked chris to be our envoy to the rebel opposition. he arrived on a cargo ship in the port of benghazi and began building relationships with libya's revolutionaries. >> reporter: when the fighting stopped and gadhafi was gone, stevens was officially named ambassador to...
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ambassador to libya chris stevens. now we're learning more about the three other american who is died in that consulate attack in benghazi this week, ambassador stevens, tie roan woods, glen doherty, and sean smith were all united in their affection for the middle east and the people there. chris stevens fell in love with the middle east when he served as a volunteer peace corps -- as a volunteer in the peace corps. he has been praised as a great friend of libya and served as liaison to the rebel who is overthrew dictator moammar gadhafi. tyrone woods became a navy s.e.a.l. after his mom suggested he join the military. he was also a paramedic and a registered nurse. his third child, kai, was born just a few months ago. and glen doherty was a ski instructor and raft guide in utah before becoming a navy s.e.a.l. he planned to leave the military after knee surgery in 2001, but that changed when the 9/11 attacks occurred. doherty also served on the advisory board of the military religious freedom foundation. in his ten-yea
ambassador to libya chris stevens. now we're learning more about the three other american who is died in that consulate attack in benghazi this week, ambassador stevens, tie roan woods, glen doherty, and sean smith were all united in their affection for the middle east and the people there. chris stevens fell in love with the middle east when he served as a volunteer peace corps -- as a volunteer in the peace corps. he has been praised as a great friend of libya and served as liaison to the...
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sources do not believe ambassador chris stevens was actually specifically targeted. this is significant information that we are now getting from various sources to cnn. just the highlights once again that yesterday's attack in benghazi, libya, was planned in advance. you might recall yesterday was the anniversary, 11th anniversary of the september 11th attacks. the attackers used the protest that was happening outside the consulate as a diversion and that, in fact, they could not say whether these attackers instigated the protests, merely took advantage of it, and they do not believe that ambassador chris stevens was specifically targeted. want to bring in our cnn international anchor to talk about this. tell us about the significance of this being a planned attack and this was not simply some sort of reaction to this youtube video out there that was criticizing the prophet muhammad? >> it's fascinating hearing that waiting to do our normal hit because this is exactly what we've been hearing from our own intelligence sources inside libya that al qaeda in libya had be
sources do not believe ambassador chris stevens was actually specifically targeted. this is significant information that we are now getting from various sources to cnn. just the highlights once again that yesterday's attack in benghazi, libya, was planned in advance. you might recall yesterday was the anniversary, 11th anniversary of the september 11th attacks. the attackers used the protest that was happening outside the consulate as a diversion and that, in fact, they could not say whether...
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ambassador to libya chris stevens. you will recall the ambassador was murdered along with three american colleagues during an attack on the u.s. consulate in benghazi on september 11th. the president praised stevens for his service to his country. he vowed to bring the killers to justice. mr. obama's remarks ending just moments ago carried live on cnn. he also spoke out about all of the religious extremism in the middle east and elsewhere around the world, specifically making mention to that extraordinarily offensive video. have a listen. >> i have made it clear that the united states government had nothing to do with this video, and i believe its message must be rejected by all who respect our common humanity. it is an insult not only to muslims but to america as well, for as the city outside these walls makes clear, we are a country that's welcomed people of every race and every faith. we are home to muslims who worship across our country. we not only respect the freedom of religion, we have laws that protect individ
ambassador to libya chris stevens. you will recall the ambassador was murdered along with three american colleagues during an attack on the u.s. consulate in benghazi on september 11th. the president praised stevens for his service to his country. he vowed to bring the killers to justice. mr. obama's remarks ending just moments ago carried live on cnn. he also spoke out about all of the religious extremism in the middle east and elsewhere around the world, specifically making mention to that...
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stevens pretty well. >> that's right. you know, i mean sometimes it's not that we hang out with state department diplomats but he was very social. wanted to bring a lot of journalists and state department officials and analysts together in a more social setting to talk about issues important to the region, to have a little bit of fun to get to know each other and the work is understood. i first met chris stooefbs when he was the head of the mission to the u.s. embassy in tripoli when the -- in 2007 when the u.s. was trying to restore ties with libya. and i traveled to libya then under secretary of state rice and spent a lot of time with him. we did a lot of stories when he was involved in them, traveling throughout the country. also, you know, then he continued to really care about libya and just before he left, after he was the envoy to the opposition, he really after gadhafi fell, he wanted to get back to the country he loved so much. he talked about it all of the time and really just a really popular guy at the state d
stevens pretty well. >> that's right. you know, i mean sometimes it's not that we hang out with state department diplomats but he was very social. wanted to bring a lot of journalists and state department officials and analysts together in a more social setting to talk about issues important to the region, to have a little bit of fun to get to know each other and the work is understood. i first met chris stooefbs when he was the head of the mission to the u.s. embassy in tripoli when the...
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ambassador, chris stevens in libya and three other americans as well. is this a turning point in the campaign? joining us douglas brinkly and gloria borger. clearly, gloria, a change in tone today as opposed to yesterday. how important is this for mitt romney? >> this is an important moment for mitt romney. i still believe this election is going to be about the economy, wolf. it is not going to be about foreign policy. i think that there are lots of republicans also, including democrats, that believe that mitt romney was too quick to speak, too quick to criticize. he criticized a statement that was issued by the state department and the embassy, not by president obama and took that as president obama apologizing. people say, you know what, he should have waited a little bit. i think it gave the president an opening to use against him. by the way, there is a real issue of our policy post arab spring, particularly with egypt. what mitt romney did was create political show wn he could have taken a serious issue to president obama and will do in the future.
ambassador, chris stevens in libya and three other americans as well. is this a turning point in the campaign? joining us douglas brinkly and gloria borger. clearly, gloria, a change in tone today as opposed to yesterday. how important is this for mitt romney? >> this is an important moment for mitt romney. i still believe this election is going to be about the economy, wolf. it is not going to be about foreign policy. i think that there are lots of republicans also, including democrats,...
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ambassador to libya, chris stevens, information management officer sean smith and security personnel glen doherty and tyrone woods, honored and remembered. president obama spoke about the in pakistan, a disturbing and familiar scene as the crowd burns the american flag. and in tunisia, black smoke rises from the compound. >> and two marines are dead at a military base where prince harry is now stationed awell. back home an emotional service at joint base andrews for the arrival of the bodies of the four americans killed in libya. the u.s. ambassador to libya, chris stevens, information management officer sean smith and security personnel glen doherty and tyrone woods were honored and remembered. president obama spoke about the them, calling them heros who gave their lives for our country. >> they had a mission, and they believed in it. they knew the danger, and they accepted it. they didn't simply embrace the american ideal, they lived it. >> we'll have much more on the service coming up but first the latest on the wave of protests. joining us arwa damon and ben wedeman. arwa, what's
ambassador to libya, chris stevens, information management officer sean smith and security personnel glen doherty and tyrone woods, honored and remembered. president obama spoke about the in pakistan, a disturbing and familiar scene as the crowd burns the american flag. and in tunisia, black smoke rises from the compound. >> and two marines are dead at a military base where prince harry is now stationed awell. back home an emotional service at joint base andrews for the arrival of the...
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he spent a lot of time in benghazi and was a friend of chris stevens. paul wolfowitz was the secretary of defense under president george w. bush and president of the world bank. and the author of islam and the arab awakening, ram dan's grandfather was the founder of the muslim brotherhood. bernard, tell us what you can tell us about libya. does this -- does this -- do these events mean that libya has gone seriously awry? >> i would like first of all, fareed, to tell you what i know and what i remember about ambassador stevens. he was a great guy, a great fellow, a great ambassador, and a great american. he was the embodiment of the values of the best of america, and his death is a terrible loss for all of us and a loss for libya, and a loss for libya. what the imbeciles who killed him probably did not know is he was one of the best friends libya all around the world. if the dictatorship of gadhafi failed it is due in a big part to ambassador chris stevens and i want to pay him homage today before anything else. >> but what does it tell you about libya?
he spent a lot of time in benghazi and was a friend of chris stevens. paul wolfowitz was the secretary of defense under president george w. bush and president of the world bank. and the author of islam and the arab awakening, ram dan's grandfather was the founder of the muslim brotherhood. bernard, tell us what you can tell us about libya. does this -- does this -- do these events mean that libya has gone seriously awry? >> i would like first of all, fareed, to tell you what i know and...
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it said, chris stevens was a friend to all libyans. chris stevens was a friend. that's the message these four patriots sent. that's the message that each of you sends every day, civilians, military, to people in every corner of the world, that america is a friend, that we care not just about our own country, not just about our own interests, but about theirs. that even as voices of suspicion and mistrust seek to divide countries and cultures from one another, the united states of america will never retreat from the world. we will never stop working for the dignity and freedom that every person deserves. whatever their creed, whatever their faith. that's the essence of american leadership. it is the spirit that sets us apart from other nations. this was their work in benghazi. this is the work we will carry out. to you, their families and colleagues, to all americans, know this, their sacrifice will never be forgotten. we will bring to justice those who took them from us. we will stand fast against the violence on our diplomatic missions. we will continue to do ev
it said, chris stevens was a friend to all libyans. chris stevens was a friend. that's the message these four patriots sent. that's the message that each of you sends every day, civilians, military, to people in every corner of the world, that america is a friend, that we care not just about our own country, not just about our own interests, but about theirs. that even as voices of suspicion and mistrust seek to divide countries and cultures from one another, the united states of america will...
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it said chris stevens was a friend to all libyans. chris stevens was a friend. that's the message these four patriots sent. that's the message that each of you sends every day. civilians, military, to people in every corner of the world. that america is a friend, that we care not just about our own country, our own interests, but about theirs. that even as voices of suspicious and mistrust seek to divide countries and cultures from one another, the united states of america will never retreat from the world. ♪ ♪
it said chris stevens was a friend to all libyans. chris stevens was a friend. that's the message these four patriots sent. that's the message that each of you sends every day. civilians, military, to people in every corner of the world. that america is a friend, that we care not just about our own country, our own interests, but about theirs. that even as voices of suspicious and mistrust seek to divide countries and cultures from one another, the united states of america will never retreat...
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ambassador chris stevens and three others were killed. the obama administration with a show of military force, sending war ships to the coast of lib bea. >> the pentagon is flexing its military muscle in response to the consulate in benghazi, libya. armed with cruise missiles, tomahawks that can be programmed to hit specific targets in the country. also marines are headed there to help bolster security around the country. in tripoli, barbara starr is at the pentagon with the latest. barbara? >> john, brooke, a concern about everything that is unfolding overnight. here at the pentagon i can tell you a moment ago a senior pentagon official telling me they are monitoring that situation back in yemen around the clock, as they saw those pictures unfold and the protesters in yemen climb the embassy gate. where were the yemen security forces? yes, they got it under control. this is the issue now. local security forces able to control the situation. protesters should not have been allowed to get close enough to that embassy gate in yemen to be ab
ambassador chris stevens and three others were killed. the obama administration with a show of military force, sending war ships to the coast of lib bea. >> the pentagon is flexing its military muscle in response to the consulate in benghazi, libya. armed with cruise missiles, tomahawks that can be programmed to hit specific targets in the country. also marines are headed there to help bolster security around the country. in tripoli, barbara starr is at the pentagon with the latest....
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and in libya news overnight that four people arrested in the murder of ambassador chris stevens and three other americans. this morning, we're learning of the identities of the other two americans killed in that attack, glen doherty and tyrone woods, former navy s.e.a.l.s who were acting as security. >> meantime this morning, more u.s. firepower has arrived, the president vowing all necessary steps to protect u.s. citizens around the world. and new information on the mysterious filmmaker who duped his cast and lit the match. we're covering this important story the way only cnn can. we're live in libya, egypt and washington, d.c. >>> we begin in cairo where a protestaged through the night. riot police carrying shields and batons rushing several hundred protesters. egypt's muslim brotherhood calling for demonstrations after friday prayers. similar calls for protest in iran and the gaza strip, and large protests expected in baghdad and iraq's second largest city basra, as well as amman, jordan. ian lee has been following the developments in cairo. ian, what's the scene like right now? >> rep
and in libya news overnight that four people arrested in the murder of ambassador chris stevens and three other americans. this morning, we're learning of the identities of the other two americans killed in that attack, glen doherty and tyrone woods, former navy s.e.a.l.s who were acting as security. >> meantime this morning, more u.s. firepower has arrived, the president vowing all necessary steps to protect u.s. citizens around the world. and new information on the mysterious filmmaker...
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ambassador to libya, chris stevens, information management officer sean smith and security personnel glen doherty and tyrone woods were honored and remembered. president obama spoke about the them, calling them heros who gave their lives for our country. >> they had a mission, and they believed in it. they knew the danger, and they accepted it. they didn't simply embrace the american ideal, they lived it. >> we'll have much more on the service coming up but first the latest on the wave of protests. joining us arwa damon and ben wedeman. arwa, what's going on in benghazi right now? >> reporter: well, the situation is pretty tense. just about every single libyan that we have been speaking to of course expressing their horror, their outrage about tuesday's attack, saying this most certainly is not indicative of how libyans themselves feel but also really wanting to see their own government begin to take control, begin to rein in these various militias. the government for its part now does believe, says it's 100% confident that tuesday's attack was carried out by extremist group or group
ambassador to libya, chris stevens, information management officer sean smith and security personnel glen doherty and tyrone woods were honored and remembered. president obama spoke about the them, calling them heros who gave their lives for our country. >> they had a mission, and they believed in it. they knew the danger, and they accepted it. they didn't simply embrace the american ideal, they lived it. >> we'll have much more on the service coming up but first the latest on the...
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. >>> what chris stevens said abouthe threats against him. >>> fast and furious fallout. a dozen officials blamed in a blistering report on the botched gun operation but not the attorney general. >>> and a split second save. take a look. a police officer pushes a woman to safety just before disaster struck. this is must see complete video, folks. make sure you stay tuned. unreal. lucky to be alive this morning. >> good morning, everybody. welcome to "early start." >>> it's 5:00 a.m. in the east. great to see you. >> we begin with new details in the kimg of christopher stevens. he had expressed concerns about security months before his death. four americans were killed in the attack on the american consulate in benghazi last week. the nation's counter-terrorism chief telling congress heavily armed extremistsaw an opportunity to attack during protests over an anti-muslim film and took it. and the u.s. is looking for links to al qaeda. >> i would say, yes, they were killed in the course of a terrorist attack on our embassy. >> now sources are telling cnn ambassador stevens w
. >>> what chris stevens said abouthe threats against him. >>> fast and furious fallout. a dozen officials blamed in a blistering report on the botched gun operation but not the attorney general. >>> and a split second save. take a look. a police officer pushes a woman to safety just before disaster struck. this is must see complete video, folks. make sure you stay tuned. unreal. lucky to be alive this morning. >> good morning, everybody. welcome to "early...
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as the president paid tribute to him right from the start. >> chris stevens loved his work. he took pride in the country he served, and he saw dignity in the people that he met. and two weeks ago, he traveled to benghazi to review plans to establish a new cultural center and modernize a hospital. that's when america's compound came under attack. >> that's the first we learned about exactly what stevens was doing in benghazi, a city the u.s. had been warned was not safe. and the president continued in his speech vowing to find the killers. >> the attacks on the civilians in benghazi were attacks on american. we are grateful for the assistance we received from the libyan government, and from the libyan people. there should be no doubt that we will be relentless in tracking down the killers and bringing them to justice. >> relentless in tracking down the killers, and bringing them to justice. it's a promise. but does that promise add up? it has been 14 days since the american ambassador to libya and three other americans were killed. and we still don't know why, and we still do
as the president paid tribute to him right from the start. >> chris stevens loved his work. he took pride in the country he served, and he saw dignity in the people that he met. and two weeks ago, he traveled to benghazi to review plans to establish a new cultural center and modernize a hospital. that's when america's compound came under attack. >> that's the first we learned about exactly what stevens was doing in benghazi, a city the u.s. had been warned was not safe. and the...
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ambassador chris stevens stayed. part of a small area, we're told this is where the ambassador, after being separated from his guards in the chaos, smoke, and darkness, died of smoke inhalation. >> and we'll get more on the investigation as this information warrants. >>> meanwhile, back in the united states, you know that it has been a difficult standoff between the public schools of chicago and the teacher's union, live pictures right now. all the people you see in the streets there, those are mostly educators, teachers who had all gathered at union park for a big rally. this, as the two sides try to meet and come up with a framework for agreement, so that 350,000 kids can return to their schools. monday, perhaps after being out of school for the past five school days now. but, we understand as they continue to disburse from the rally, their final destination will be garfield park there in chicago. we'll kept you up to date on the chicago schools, the third largest district in the country. >>> also, straight ahead.
ambassador chris stevens stayed. part of a small area, we're told this is where the ambassador, after being separated from his guards in the chaos, smoke, and darkness, died of smoke inhalation. >> and we'll get more on the investigation as this information warrants. >>> meanwhile, back in the united states, you know that it has been a difficult standoff between the public schools of chicago and the teacher's union, live pictures right now. all the people you see in the streets...
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ambassador chris stevens stayed, part of a small suite. we are told this is where the ambassador, after being separated from his guards in the chaos, smoke and darkness died of smoke inhalation. what we're being told is that the ambassador's security detail brought him into this location, shutting the door, trying to insure his safety. and then we were told that when the situation finally calmed down, the ambassador's body was taken out through this window by a group of libyans. other consulate staff were evacuated to what was supposed to be a safe house. but then, it too was targeted. that is where two more americans died. libya's government has vowed to bring the suspects to justice. but they admitted it would be difficult. >> we'll do our utmost, whether we succeed or not, god help us, but we expect help from our friends. >> reporter: currently you're not capable, you can't control these groups, currently? >> you are not far from the truth. >> reporter: the question is whether the united states under estimated the threat from hostile gr
ambassador chris stevens stayed, part of a small suite. we are told this is where the ambassador, after being separated from his guards in the chaos, smoke and darkness died of smoke inhalation. what we're being told is that the ambassador's security detail brought him into this location, shutting the door, trying to insure his safety. and then we were told that when the situation finally calmed down, the ambassador's body was taken out through this window by a group of libyans. other consulate...
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>> i attribute it partially to the courage of chris stevens. he lived in a hotel in benghazi during the fighting, but it is also clear that the security people should have given him more security, particularly in benghazi. as you know, that country is divided very badly, and there's significant competition, and there's far more islamic influence in that part of libya than in tripoli. >> previously as you mention, people from the obama administration said they felt this was not a planned attack, sort of an offshoot of this video. but the director of the counterterrorism center said that it did appear to be a terrorist attack. he didn't say whether it was preplan or not but it definitely goes beyond what we heard before. how significant do you think that is? >> i think it is significant that the president's spokesperson would go on our networks and tell people things that are absolutely false and, by the way, fly in the face of the facts. i think maybe the american people are owed an apology. but the most important thing is that we have to unders
>> i attribute it partially to the courage of chris stevens. he lived in a hotel in benghazi during the fighting, but it is also clear that the security people should have given him more security, particularly in benghazi. as you know, that country is divided very badly, and there's significant competition, and there's far more islamic influence in that part of libya than in tripoli. >> previously as you mention, people from the obama administration said they felt this was not a...
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ambassador to libya chris stevens. now we're learning more about the three other america who died in the consulate attack there in benghazi. ambassador stephens, tyrone woods, glen dougherty and sean smith were all united in their affection for the middle east and the people there. chris stevens fell in love with the middle east when he served as a volunteer in the peace corps. he's been praised as a great friend of libya and served as a liaison to the rebels who overthrew moammar gadhafi. tyrone woods was a paramedic and a registered nurse. his third child was born just a few months ago. glen dougherty was a ski instructor and raf guide in utah before becoming a navy seal. he planned to leave the military after knee surgery in 2001 but that changed with the 9/11 attacks. he also served on the advisory board of the military religious freedom coalition. sean smith was a computer expert but also had an alter ego of the computer game eve online. smith was online tuesday night reporting gunfire. he disconnected and never r
ambassador to libya chris stevens. now we're learning more about the three other america who died in the consulate attack there in benghazi. ambassador stephens, tyrone woods, glen dougherty and sean smith were all united in their affection for the middle east and the people there. chris stevens fell in love with the middle east when he served as a volunteer in the peace corps. he's been praised as a great friend of libya and served as a liaison to the rebels who overthrew moammar gadhafi....
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and i have lost a friend. >> both of my next guests new chris stevens as well. he specialized in post conflict countries such as libya and has spent a lot of time there. david, how passionate was he about libya? i know you have been there several times recently and worked with him. >> yes, chris stevens was one of the finest diplomats the u.s. has to offer. he was an expert on libya. after the war, he was appointed as the representative to the opposition, which was a great distinction and he worked very hard and tirelessly in that role, both coordinating the response to the humanitarian crisis and serving as liaison to the opposition figures. he was a critical person for the administration in working through the problems in libya. it's a huge loss and it's not only a loss in terms of a great diplomat, but someone who was really important to the past and future of libya. >> elyse, what was he like personally? he, his family, the choices he made to go overseas? >> well, he was what you call this stage, a classic arabist. really loved the middle eastern region. rea
and i have lost a friend. >> both of my next guests new chris stevens as well. he specialized in post conflict countries such as libya and has spent a lot of time there. david, how passionate was he about libya? i know you have been there several times recently and worked with him. >> yes, chris stevens was one of the finest diplomats the u.s. has to offer. he was an expert on libya. after the war, he was appointed as the representative to the opposition, which was a great...
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>> i attribute it partially to the courage of chris stevens. as you know, he lived in a hotel in benghazi during the fighting. as you know, it's pretty clear that security people should have given him more security, particularly in been ghazi. as you know, the country is divided very badly. there are far more islamic influence in that part of libya than tripoli. >> previously you mentioned people from the obama administration said they felt this wasn't a planned attack, an offshoot of this video. but the director of the national counterterrorism center said at a hearing today, attack in benghazi was "a terrorist attack." he didn't specify if it was preplanned or not. it goes beyond what we've heard before. how significant is that? >> i think it's significant that the secretary of the united nations would go on our networks and tell people things that are absolutely false and fly in the face of the facts. i think maybe the american people are owed an apology. but the most important thing is that we have to understand that this video was not the
>> i attribute it partially to the courage of chris stevens. as you know, he lived in a hotel in benghazi during the fighting. as you know, it's pretty clear that security people should have given him more security, particularly in been ghazi. as you know, the country is divided very badly. there are far more islamic influence in that part of libya than tripoli. >> previously you mentioned people from the obama administration said they felt this wasn't a planned attack, an offshoot...
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ambassador to libya, chris stevens. how does the secretary of state and how does the former president -- how could they move forward on their agenda realizing that there is so much volatility in the region? >> well, you know, suzanne, i think one of the key issues is the economic side of it because, after all, a lot of these countries -- look at ejust a minute, for example. they have huge numbers of young people with no jobs. so these -- this poverty and the lack of jobs, lack of opportunity and very large numbers of young people fuels sometimes the problems. these kids basically have nothing to do, and then they could be inspired to do something, you know, demonstrate, or do something else more violent. if you look, suzanne -- i was just thinking, secretary clinton, when she walked into that room, she noted that they have a combined endowment of those groups of $50 billion. that's huge. what they want to do is try to help by getting that money, helping organizations in those countries. >> and, jill, one of the things b
ambassador to libya, chris stevens. how does the secretary of state and how does the former president -- how could they move forward on their agenda realizing that there is so much volatility in the region? >> well, you know, suzanne, i think one of the key issues is the economic side of it because, after all, a lot of these countries -- look at ejust a minute, for example. they have huge numbers of young people with no jobs. so these -- this poverty and the lack of jobs, lack of...
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ambassador to libya, chris stevens, in terms of the violence. did he condemn the violence sparked by that anti-islam video? >> i asked him to directly condemn it and he's quite careful about doing that. what he did do to be fair to him was having said how deplorable he felt the video itself was and mocking the prophet muhammad was completely unacceptable and incendiary. he also said the resolution to this should be peaceful. so he was pretty clear about that. and thusly contradictory thing when you interview president ahmadinejad, he's a man of many contradictions. there are passages of the interview tonight where he seems completely rational, and he's very intelligent, no question about it, he's a scholar. he will be very measured and calm, and there are other parts of the interview where he is very irrational. and that's when you get to israel or you get to homosexuality or whatever it is that fires him up. you get a feeling with him that he's basically talking to two audiences. he's talking to the western audience, and he noknows everyo will
ambassador to libya, chris stevens, in terms of the violence. did he condemn the violence sparked by that anti-islam video? >> i asked him to directly condemn it and he's quite careful about doing that. what he did do to be fair to him was having said how deplorable he felt the video itself was and mocking the prophet muhammad was completely unacceptable and incendiary. he also said the resolution to this should be peaceful. so he was pretty clear about that. and thusly contradictory...
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they're supposed to be investigates the deaths of four americans including ambassador chris stevens. they were killed in benghazi last week. this is the video of the gutted out consulate. it's believe the attack was planned by al qaeda operatives. >>> now to california. na cue la basseley na cue la talked yesterday. part of it hinges on his past. >> it was all choreographed. there were conversations between the federal probation officers and him. he was ready and willing and very cooperative it's unknown where nakoula went after the interview. >>> now, let's move to egypt where protesters had gathered for several ys for anti-american demonstrations but now it turns out not all of the protesters were there because of their anger toward the u.s. and the anti-muslim interview. they were there because they were getting paid to be there. our cnn international correspondent ben wedeman is there. ben, good morning. >> reporter: this is the egyptian prime minister who made that claim in an interview with the bbc arabic service. of course, we've heard this before. in fact, a cnn official of t
they're supposed to be investigates the deaths of four americans including ambassador chris stevens. they were killed in benghazi last week. this is the video of the gutted out consulate. it's believe the attack was planned by al qaeda operatives. >>> now to california. na cue la basseley na cue la talked yesterday. part of it hinges on his past. >> it was all choreographed. there were conversations between the federal probation officers and him. he was ready and willing and very...
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four americans were killed including ambassador chris stevens. it a violent end to a spontaneous protest over an anti-muslim film. but an investigation found c evidence to the contrary. >>> criticism from republicans over the initial response. now, one high-ranking republican wants u.s. ambassador to the united nations susan rice to step down. new york congressman peter king says rice is to be held account aable for her statements on the attack. here's what he told our wolf
four americans were killed including ambassador chris stevens. it a violent end to a spontaneous protest over an anti-muslim film. but an investigation found c evidence to the contrary. >>> criticism from republicans over the initial response. now, one high-ranking republican wants u.s. ambassador to the united nations susan rice to step down. new york congressman peter king says rice is to be held account aable for her statements on the attack. here's what he told our wolf
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here they are ambassador chris stevens, tyrone woods, sean smith and glen doherty. doherty was working as a diplomatic security officer. here's what his father said. >> i thought he was lucky to survive the four times he has already been over there. put he just laughed at me and said, dad, you're too cautious. >> he's a hero. he was my hero. >> tyrone woods was also a former navy s.e.a.l. and retired two years ago after 20 years of service. here's his ex-wife. >> if you ever wanted anybody to protect you and feel safe, that's your man. i have the highest respect of what he did. he loved what he did. >> sean smith enlisted in the air force when he was just 17. he earned the medal before leaving to work on the civilian side and serving in missions from baghdad to benghazi he leaves behind a wife and two children. chris stevens spent most of the time in his middle east and was instrumental in building relationships with libyan rebel leaders against moammar gadhafi. we'll talk with a friend of stevens to learn more about him and his dedication. >>> u.s. reacting to the
here they are ambassador chris stevens, tyrone woods, sean smith and glen doherty. doherty was working as a diplomatic security officer. here's what his father said. >> i thought he was lucky to survive the four times he has already been over there. put he just laughed at me and said, dad, you're too cautious. >> he's a hero. he was my hero. >> tyrone woods was also a former navy s.e.a.l. and retired two years ago after 20 years of service. here's his ex-wife. >> if you...
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embassy where ambassador chris stevens was killed tuesday. back here at home, the united states is focusing on the search for those responsible for killing the ambassador and three other american staffers. president obama vows to find the suspects. he says justice will be done. former cia officer bob baird joins me now by phone. good morning, bob. >> good morning. how are you? >> just wanted to make sure you were there. >> yeah. >> we have war ships headed to libya. there's talk of drones. is it possible to find specific people responsible for the ambassador's death? >> you know, the problem now -- i'm just getting reports out of the middle east that this is al qaeda attacks by a man who is able to cross the border into subsaharan africa. and he may operate out of mawli. that's a very remote area for drones to survey, to fly to. these people are long gone out of the benghazi area. they're going to be very difficult to find. and it could be the same sort of search we had for bin laden. it's this kind of difficulty they're facing. they really h
embassy where ambassador chris stevens was killed tuesday. back here at home, the united states is focusing on the search for those responsible for killing the ambassador and three other american staffers. president obama vows to find the suspects. he says justice will be done. former cia officer bob baird joins me now by phone. good morning, bob. >> good morning. how are you? >> just wanted to make sure you were there. >> yeah. >> we have war ships headed to libya....